Minnesota DWI Defense – Avoid The $10,000 Ride Home

People often wonder what the actual costs of a DWI are. There are many hidden costs you may not know about shortly after being arrested – but they will become quickly apparent as you maneuver through the criminal process system.

Hidden costs related to DWI or DUI charges in Minnesota can include (but not limited to) loss of current job, difficulty in obtaining job opportunities in the future, college and military, increased insurance rates, driver’s license surcharges, probation fees, and the hidden costs of the non-monetary effect on your friends and family.

A typical DWI charge can carry well over $10,000 in fines after you have paid bail, fines, fees, insurance and more. But the financial wreck won’t stop there. Ongoing costs can even double that over time.

If you’re thinking a DWI conviction is ‘nothing to worry about consider the following hidden costs of conviction which can include:

  • Negative effects on your credit rating
  • Inability to own or posses a firearm
  • Prevention from entering foreign countries including Canada
  • Loss of commercial driver’s license (CDL)
  • Increased health insurance costs
  • Loss of the right to vote
  • Loss of your home (eviction from a rental property)
  • Loss of ability to drive a company vehicle – and thus your job.
  • Loss of pilot’s license
  • Having your vehicle impounded and towed
  • You may be unable to rent a vehicle
  • Court fees, legal bills, alcohol treatment & licensing fees
  • You may be completely prevented from obtaining certain jobs
  • Delay or denial of green card application for citizenship

Represent Yourself With A Qualified DWI Attorney

Especially during tough economic times, facing this financial wreck is something you do not want to alone at – or with a fresh out of law school attorney. You need serious representation from a criminal defense lawyer with years of experience under their belt and countless victories.

Our law firm believes in a small firm commitment with a big firm expertise. Our ability to provide such personal one on one representation trumps most criminal attorneys. Our law office will be by your side from beginning to the end and you will always be well aware of the status of your case.

Criminal Defense Lawyer Kevin DeVore has been designated as a “Super Lawyer” for the past 6 years in a row. This recognition is given to only 5% of the lawyers in the State of Minnesota. Kevin DeVore has been featured for his victories in the Star Tribune, Pioneer Press, and Law & Politics Magazine.

Contact Us For A Free Consultation

If you are facing DWI charges, we can help provide you with many of your unanswered questions and concerns. The sooner you contact the DeVore Law Offices the better. We will then be able to properly gather evidence and address concerns you have about your case. Contact Minnesota DWI Lawyer Kevin DeVore at (651) 633-5000 for a free case consultation.